research ‘A detective look’ at hair biopsies from African-American patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
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research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Positive Anagen Pull Test Predicting Lichen Planopilaris Activity
A positive anagen pull test can help detect active Lichen Planopilaris.
research VIII International Conference "Interdisciplinary aspects of diseases of the skin and mucous membranes" 11-12th March 2022
Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
research Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
research The genetics of hair shaft disorders
The article explains the genetic causes and symptoms of various hair disorders and highlights the need for more research to find treatments.
research Chronic telogen effluvium in Egyptian children: Analysis of common risk factors
Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
research Trichoscopy and Trichogram
Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review
Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.
research Hair Loss in Children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of hair loss in children is crucial due to limited treatment options and the condition's psychological impact.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part I
Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
research Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: challenges and solutions
The document concludes that better treatments for CCCA are needed and more research is required to understand its causes related to hairstyling and genetics.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing certain muscles might straighten curly hair.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Relaxing the Arrector Pili Muscle might make curly hair straighter.
research Curly Hair Follicle is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle. A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
research Trichoscopy of aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp in skin of color
Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after hair transplantation: A case report and literature review
Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
research Differentiation of frontal fibrosing alopecia and Lichen planopilaris on trichoscopy: A comprehensive review
Trichoscopy helps tell apart Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen planopilaris by showing different hair and scalp features.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part II
Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Skin Disorders in Athletes: Professional and Recreational Sports
Athletes need effective management of skin disorders for their performance and well-being.
research Contents Vol. 4, 2018
The document focused on hair disorders, especially alopecia, and discussed treatments and impacts on quality of life.
research Olympic and Board Game Dermatology: Exploring Eponyms Linking Skin Conditions to Sports and Strategy Games
Sports influence skin condition names and help in diagnosis and treatment.
research SARS-CoV-2 Non-Structural Proteins and Their Roles in Host Immune Evasion
SARS-CoV-2 proteins help the virus avoid the immune system, delaying response and increasing inflammation.
research HAIR-ROOT CHANGES IN ANDEAN INDIAN CHILDREN DURING MARASMIC KWASHIORKOR
Malnourished Andean Indian children had abnormal hair roots compared to healthy children.
research Diagnosis of sports‐related dermatoses
Different sports can cause specific skin conditions that need proper diagnosis and treatment.